Thonet then and now
Above: Gamper, Martino for The Conran Shop, The Chair of the Rings. Bent wood, 2008. [conranusa.com]
Gamper’s three chair designs were commissioned to reflect Terence Conran’s interest in Thonet products and are part of his store’s Inspiration collection.
Below: Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna Café Chair (no. 18). Bent beech wood, 1876. [moma.org]